Materials Planning Specialist

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Surrey; On-site; CAD 48,353 - 59,608; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) in Surrey, BC is seeking a Materials Planning Specialist (MRS) to design and implement lean replenishment systems, including Kanban, PFEP, JIT, and FIFO, and to own PFEP updates and workflow across Production, Supply Chain, and Fabrication.

This 100% in‑office role requires cross‑functional collaboration and strong problem‑solving. This position is ideal for someone with 1–4 years in manufacturing, a related degree, and solid knowledge of ERP (Infor preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 1–4 years in manufacturing with materials management or planning.
• Knowledge of lean methods such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kanban, and PFEP.
• Experience with ERP and material tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Lean Material Replenishment System Development: design, pilot, and implement lean replenishment systems including Kanban, PFEP, JIT, and visual strategies.
• Cross-Functional Process Alignment: work with Production, Fabrication, Planning, and Warehouse to align material delivery with work center needs.
• Kitting, Staging, and Inventory Accuracy: improve part staging and kitting, ensure ERP transactions and cycle count integrity.
• Continuous Improvement and Lean Culture: champion lean transformation and develop visual management tools.
• Training and Change Management: train personnel on lean material systems and document standard work.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Supply Chain / Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems (Infor)

Material tracking systems

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Position Overview

IEM is currently seeking a Materials Planning Specialist, MRS for our Surrey, BC location and will report into the Material Replenishment Supervisor. The Materials Planning Specialist, MRS will play a key role in establishing and refining the material replenishment strategies that support IEM Surrey’s lean production system. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing material flow processes aligned with principles such as Kanban, PFEP, JIT, and FIFO. Ownership of any changes, updates, or continuous improvements to the PFEP, material flow strategy, or replenishment system falls within the MRS team, and this role will be central to building out that ownership model and workflow to clearly define responsibilities between the MRS team and operational execution on the floor. This role will also serve as a cross‑functional liaison among Production, Supply Chain, and Fabrication to ensure successful adoption and execution of these systems.

Please note: This position requires 100% in-office presence in our Surrey, BC offices and does not offer remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lean Material Replenishment System Development
  • Design, pilot, and implement lean material replenishment systems including Kanban, PFEP, JIT, and visual replenishment strategies.
  • Develop and maintain point‑of‑use (POU) inventory solutions to reduce material travel and downtime.
• Cross‑Functional Process Alignment
  • Collaborate closely with Production, Fabrication, Planning, and Warehouse teams to align material delivery processes with work center needs.
  • Lead regular reviews and kaizen events to identify gaps and drive standardization.
• Kitting, Staging, and Inventory Accuracy
  • Work with warehouse and production staff to improve part staging and kitting processes in support of work center schedules.
  • Ensure accurate ERP transactions, drive cycle count integrity, and support real‑time inventory visibility.
• Continuous Improvement and Lean Culture
  • Serve as a champion for lean transformation efforts related to materials flow and planning.
  • Develop and standardize visual management tools to support tiered daily management.
• Training and Change Management
  • Train key personnel on lean material systems and practices.
  • Document standard work and facilitate knowledge transfer across shifts and departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a relevant degree program.
• 1 to 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to materials management, operations planning, or production support; internships or co‑op experience will be considered.
• Foundational understanding of lean principles such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kanban, and PFEP.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Infor preferred) and material tracking solutions.
• Effective communication and project management skills with an ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Demonstrated initiative and drive to improve processes, with a willingness to learn and grow into a larger leadership role.

Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

[Compensation Range: $35.10 – $43.27]

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